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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1934

Page

2

Market Report Chicago Week of Strike Impacts Hogs Cattle Sheep

Markets in Chicago show heavy strike disruption with limited days of operation. Hog prices peaked at 4.80 Monday and 4.70 Wednesday, with no arrivals after Tuesday and direct shipments continuing. Cattle saw declines across grades amid hot conditions, steers and yearlings down 25 to 50 cents, cows and bulls lower, light stock holding better. Sheep for the week ended Friday weakened with lambs at 6.95 top and natives around 6.25 to 6.75. report notes disrupted shipping and government supports easing.

Chicago Bulk Rangers California

Chicago Produce Poultry and Produce Market Report

Chicago July 28 U P Poultry totals show fowl twelve springers two broilers fifteen leghorns nine geese ten turkeys fourteen roosters four percent leghorn broilers fourteen percent. Stags and Potatoes on track two seventeen at rivals twenty shipments two eight market strong.

Chicago U.P Rivals Tmarket

Commodity price roundup for corn varieties in Chicago

In Chicago on July 28 the no 2 mixed corn sells at 67 percent, no 2 mixed 65 percent, no 1 yellow 67 percent, no 2 yellow 67 percent, no 3 yellow 66 to 67 percent, no 2 white 68 to 69 percent. Sample parade 64 percent.

Chicago

First Known Wrist Watch Created in Switzerland in 1808

A historical note describes the best known wrist watch as having been made in Switzerland in 1808. It highlights its early origin and significance in horology.

Switzerland

Pontiac 4 Door Touring Sedan Tops Production

Pontiac vice president A. W. L. Gilpin reports the 4-door touring sedan, introduced this year, now accounts for 20 percent of monthly production. Designed with a large trunk by Fisher Body and Pontiac engineers, it blends beauty, utility, and serviceability for long distance travel as road improvements boost touring demand.

Pontiac A. W. L. Gilpin Gilpin America Fisher

Star predicts return of the square dance in Operator 13

Marion Davies believes old fashioned dances will revive and includes a square dance in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cosmopolitan film Operator 13. She notes audiences will appreciate the charm of dances from earlier years and predicts their comeback.

Eveles Marion Davies Metro-Goldwyn-Maryer- Cosmopolitan State Theater Ron Gaunt Miss Davies

Fastest Growth Before Sunrise

The note claims the fastest growth in nature occurs just before sunrise or suiuriae, suggesting a peak period of rapid development in early dawn.

Grain Price Ranges Chicago July Market Summary

Grain prices in Chicago show May wheat at 1.082 percent open and 1.03 close, Sept and Dec futures scattered with varied highs and lows. Corn and oats list multiple bids with July rye and other months showing mixed ranges, reflecting a volatile session across wheat corn oats rye.

Chicago

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Subscriptive representative D F Macon reports on nearby communities with brief items including events, meetings, and local happenings from the journal’s coverage area.

Thanks to Richard Arthur and local readers in Brighton

A July note from Brighton Iowa thanks Richard Arthur of Columbus Junction for maintaining Evening Journal subscriptions. The letter recalls local residents including Sam Marsh Jap Parks Rudolph L A Horton and mentions radio dealings, a snowy drift incident, and community support in Washington and Wayland road area.

Richard Arthur Columbus Junction Washington Sam Marsh Wayland Road Shiloh Wayland Sam Mr. Marsh

Summer notes from Cresco Osage Iowa visit and local hints

A H McCarty and wife return from Cresco and Osage sharing corn crop praise. B E B Swank serves cold drinks at a Ton No 1 filling station in Brierton. Ray Dawson's grandson Wayne Reampa’s boy asks to talk plainly. Ben Stout reports 2 bushels per acre plus fine clover. Roy Jones poultry dealer moves quickly. I F Lambert of Ainsworth R2 visits Washington with thanks for home daily support since Evening Journal sales.

A. H. McCarty Cresco Osage Iowa Ray Dawson Reampa Wayne Evening Journal I. F. Lambert Ainsworth R. 2 Washington Wifs

4H Club Meeting at Lee fer Macons A Success

The 4H club meeting at Lee fer Macons Friday evening was a success with Miss Augustine delivering a splendid talk about Panama. Dave Elder held the audience spellbound for about 45 minutes detailing his trip, followed by an interesting picture show by Mr. Roudabush and a cake celebration.

Leefer Macons Augustine Dave Elder Panama

Brighton News: Town Folks Visit and Travel Notes

Brighton notices list locals visiting relatives and traveling to Chicago and Glasgow Montana. Residents include Ralph Mortimore of Olathe visiting his mother, Edgar Kassel repairing property, and Mr. Diller recovering from heat. Maria Gowey’s kin, Forsyths, and several families prepare moves or plan visits to Montanna and Cresco. church group to hold annual bank offering service.

Brighton Ralph Mortimore Olathe Cole Ralph Gerald Cook Ft. Madison FE. C. Cook Chicago George Anderson Marie San Francisco Rock Island Mrs. Grant K Bliven Glasgow Mont Mr. Bliven Mrs. Bliven Carol Raymond Spielman Virginia Alm J Marihugeh Mlood Horton Dillinger Lina M. Jamison Lafayette W. W Jamison M. EF Pune A. W. McBiain Weeat Chester Mary Singleton Richland Ella Wood Richand Geo Hyde Ina Nina Morgan Washington

Fallacious Volcanic Gold Belief Debunked by Bureau of Wives

The bureau of wives rejects the idea that gold originates from volcanoes. They state that reports of guides or veins found in living volcanoes or lava are not supported by any known evidence.

Bureau of Wives

Auto Revival Aids Transportation By Chevrolet Share

Chevrolet analysis shows the automotive industry boosted transport revenue in early 1924. Through 360 railroads and many boat lines plus trucking firms, Chevrolet freight totaled 2,111,798 tons in six months while using 96,973 freight cars. The company estimates over 20 million dollars contributed to national transport systems.

Detroit Chevrolet Motor Company United States Chevrolet

Local Social Notes From Noble Iowa

Noble residents report visits and gatherings across Clarion county with Rev and Mrs Simon Gingerich and Amos Gingerich of Michigan visiting. O F Frey at the state Republican convention. families vacationing in Minnesota. a Briardaly picnic at Ottumwa. a stop in Fairfield to hear Aimee Semple McPherson. gatherings at Otto Sutters and Richer church events including the Helping Hand class meeting at Wayland.

Aimee Semple McPherson Leonard Graber Adline Hannah Inez Florence Graber Otto Sutters Ora Miller Amasa Miller Richer Church Richer W. J. Richer Wayland

Photographs Show Five Thousand Fee Crystals Feature Similar Patterns

Photographs display 5,000 fee crystals with two exactly alike in their intricate patterns. The images emphasize high similarity, suggesting a rare uniformity among specimens. Researchers note the two identical crystals may indicate a shared formation process and invite further study.

Sage of Chinatown Debates Theoretical Merit Calculations

The article quotes Hi Ho, a Chinatown sage, saying no mathematician has proven how many disappointments are needed to balance the hoped for gratification. It presents a philosophical remark rather than a concrete calculation, reflecting skeptical views of measurable outcomes.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Ainsworth Folks Enjoy Weekend Visits and Picnic

Grace Stone and friends toured Richmond and Kansas City Kansas visiting relatives and friends. Reports of heat with 112 degrees in Richmond followed by local gatherings, a Sunday school party, kittenball, and ice cream. Several local families attended the U V picnic at Sunset Park and Joella Beenblossom planned a Washington visit.

Ainsworth RR Grace Stone Mary Acheson Helen Breese Washington Richmond Kansas City Kansas Acheson inKansas City Grace USA Kenneth McConnell Mark Campbell Pete Koehlers Will McGinnis Jolly Pauline Edith R.A Acheson U. V Sunset Park Joella Beenblosom Almeda Beenblossom Almeda

Headhunter Motives Depart From Dyak Ritual Killing

A headhunter explains his practice as seeking the dead man’s soul believed in the head and hair. Galnlog a friend promises him a servant in the Dyak heaven upon successful ritual killing.

Galnlog

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